Drive mechanism for surgical instruments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5330487
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07991891

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A surgical instrument for applying a ligating device to a surgical work site. The instrument is provided with a power subassembly which provides the power by which the ligating device is placed into proper position for being applied to the work site. In one embodiment, the instrument is a hemostatic clip applier and the power subassembly feeds the clips into position between the jaws of the applier which are then closed by squeezing the applier handles.

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TECHNOLOGY HOLDING COMPANY IILITTLE FALLS CENTRE 11 2751 CENTERVILLE ROAD SUITE 310 WILMINGTON DE 19808

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ruckdeschel, Thomas W Apex, NC 24 2953
Thornton, Curtis W Cary, NC 30 6472

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